The 2019 college football season returns a deep group of running backs, including Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor and Clemson's Travis Etienne. Taylor and Etienne take the top spot in running back rankings for the upcoming year, with Arizona State's Eno Benjamin and Boston College's AJ Dillon next in line. Alabama's Najee Harris is primed for a breakout year and ranks just outside of the top five going into the season.
Athlon Sports is taking an early look at the running back position by ranking the top 60 players for 2019. This article is not a ranking of running backs only based on accomplishments so far or pro potential.